“Everyone’s here, let’s set out!”
“Didn’t Qiuqiu just say she was hungry?”
Yang Hao said with a chuckle, but his comment made Xiao Yinqiu’s cheeks turn slightly red.
She had not known Yang Hao was in the room, and after Li Manni had opened the door, she joked that she was so hungry her stomach was drumming.
And now Yang Hao was teasing her about it.
“Actually, I’m… I’m okay…”
Xiao Yinqiu touched her stomach awkwardly and then looked at Li Manni with a hint of resentment, as if to say, why didn’t you tell me Mr. Yang was in your room.
But Li Manni just linked her arm with Xiao Yinqiu’s: “Right, right, right, Qiuqiu is starving!”
Xiao Yinqiu gave a speechless look, silently complaining in her heart: You two really are birds of a feather!
And so, the group of four made their way downstairs.
They had just reached the hotel’s lobby on the first floor.
Qin Feng, who had been waiting in the rest area, came up to them, and now he was accompanied by the boss of the public relations company, Qian Wenfeng.
He had suggested the idea of “becoming a disciple” to Qin Feng, and now Qin Feng was ready to put it into action.
“Director Yang, I have so much respect for you!”
“I have a small favor to request.”
“May I, if possible, become your disciple?”
Qin Feng was straightforward and made his intentions clear without beating around the bush.
However, as soon as he spoke, he managed to shock Yang Hao, the person in question.
Become a disciple??
Yang Hao’s face was a picture of astonishment.
Not just him, but Li Manni and Chen Ruohan at his side were also dumbfounded. Just moments ago on the first floor, Qin Feng seemed quite full of himself, which gave an impression that he looked down on everyone else.
But now, surprisingly, he was actively requesting to become Yang Hao’s disciple, which was quite a drastic change from before.
Especially considering he seemed quite sincere about it.
“Why?”
Yang Hao asked curiously.
He truly hadn’t expected this so-called “number one second-generation rich kid of Hucheng” to suddenly want to become his disciple.
“I just really admire Director Yang!”
Qin Feng replied earnestly.
“Er?”
“Admire me?”
Yang Hao laughed, “Mr. Qin, don’t you think that reason is a bit far-fetched?”
“Hmm, in fact, that’s just one reason.”
“Another is, I want to seek refuge with Director Yang!!”
This time, Qin Feng was not holding back, opting for transparency.
In fact, this was Qian Wenfeng’s advice to him – to cling onto a powerful patron, you have to show sincerity: be upfront, lay your cards out on the table.
After all, someone as shrewd as Director Yang sees right through people, so it’s best to tell the truth!
This was Qian Wenfeng’s earnest counsel.
Qin Feng found this quite reasonable. After finding out about Yang Hao’s background, he thought that Director Yang was certainly a strong backer whom he could try to latch onto. If he truly succeeded in becoming a disciple, he could venture into the entertainment industry in the future.
“Seek refuge with me!”
Yang Hao subconsciously stroked his chin, then gave Qin Feng another look.
This reason seemed quite concrete.
“Director Yang, I am Qian Wenfeng,”
“the person in charge of Wenfeng Public Relations Company.”
“Here’s the thing, the issue between you and Mr. Qin is trending online, and the public opinion is not particularly favorable towards Mr. Qin, which is why he turned to a public relations firm – mine – to resolve this.”
“I believe that you, Director Yang, wouldn’t care about those online opinions, but they’re crucial for Mr. Qin and have a significant impact on his career.”
“Of course, there are ways to turn the situation around, like hiring an internet army, creating hype – you are surely aware of these tactics, Director Yang”
“But they are all inferior strategies. They may work for others, but they are definitely useless for someone like you”
Qian Wenfeng paused, then continued: “The best PR, I think, would be to join your camp, Director Yang.”
“Therefore, I proposed this idea to Mr. Qin.”
“Certainly, it’s also Mr. Qin’s own wish.”
“And as an outsider looking in, I think this would be a great move for you, Director Yang.”
“You are the boss of Tianmei Media and Maetian Entertainment, working in traditional entertainment, while Mr. Qin is influential in the internet celebrity circles.”
“With new media growing so rapidly, I am convinced that you, Director Yang, will also venture into this domain. Thus, Mr. Qin could at least lend a hand.”
Having said this, Qian Wenfeng gave a cue to Qin Feng.
Immediately, Qin Feng went “thump” as he knelt in front of Yang Hao: “Director Yang, I sincerely wish to become your disciple.”
“Please take me as your apprentice!”
As he spoke, Qin Feng also pressed his hands together and bowed.
Uh…
Yang Hao was genuinely bewildered; he hadn’t expected Qin Feng to stoop so low and appear so sincere.
Li Manni, Chen Ruohan, and Xiao Yinqiu by his side were also dumbstruck.
They, too, hadn’t expected Qin Feng to actually kneel down; although the three women didn’t have a very good impression of him, his title as “Hucheng’s number one rich second generation” was still quite intimidating.
After all, he was a person with status, and now, in the bustling hotel lobby, he was kneeling in front of Yang Hao, truly letting go of his pride.
Thud!
Thud!
While Yang Hao was still perplexed.
Qin Feng’s entourage, Pink Hair and the fellow with the buzzcut, also knelt down.
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“Director Yang, please take our Mr. Qin; he’s really sincere!”
“Yes, Director Yang, Mr. Qin has reflected on his actions, and he is now genuinely eager to become an apprentice.”
The two echoed each other.
And at this moment, because all three had knelt down.
The place instantly became the center of attention, with the eyes of the guests checking in at the front desk and the hotel staff all turning to look over here.
“What’s going on?”
“Isn’t that Mr. Qin?”
“It’s that so-called number one rich second generation of Hucheng, right?”
“Why is he kneeling to someone??”
“I thought the number one rich second generation of Hucheng was really impressive! Didn’t he just spend over ten million to buy the rights to a private room, what’s this about??”
“Hey, that’s Mr. Yang!!”
“The scheming CEO!!”
“He’s admitting defeat! He’s actually kneeling to his rival!!”
Passersby quickly recognized Qin Feng and Yang Hao, and some even took out their phones to record the scene.
Yang Hao didn’t want to draw a crowd, so he waved his hand, “Let’s get up and then talk.”
“Uh-huh.”
“I’ll listen to Director Yang!”
Qin Feng nodded, looking very obedient.
Having learned about Yang Hao’s background, Qin Feng was no longer resistant to the idea of taking him as a mentor.
As he said himself, he now just wanted to cling to Yang Hao’s powerful coattails!
The title of “Hucheng’s number one rich second generation” was nothing but a facade; if he became a disciple of the bosses of Tianmei Media and Maetian Entertainment, he would naturally be able to make his way in the entertainment industry.
So if he could become an apprentice, that would be the best!
“Director Yang, I’m really sincere.”
“Don’t be hasty in rejecting me, you can assess me.”
“If you feel I’m performing well, only then take me as your apprentice!”
Qin Feng said again with a sincere face.
“Hmm, I’ll seriously consider it.”
Yang Hao nodded lightly; this scene did remind him of the two people who had previously wanted to take him as a mentor.
One was the policewoman Ma Tianjiao, and the other was a friend of Fat Peng, the author “I’m the Darkest!”
The former had already been accepted by Yang Hao as a registered disciple, but he had not agreed to the latter, simply saying he would watch for a bit longer.
However, that internet novelist “I’m the Darkest” was quite persistent, insisting on sending his “master” daily greetings and such.
So by this account, he already had three disciples!
They could even form a team to go on a quest for the scriptures!
“Thank you, Director Yang, for the opportunity.”
“Director Yang, where are you heading to?”
“Do you need me to drive??”
Qin Feng asked eagerly, his mind clear of any other thoughts now, just wanting to please Yang Hao, his “master.”
Striving to become a disciple of Yang Hao as soon as possible.
For resources, for making money, there’s no shame in that!
Having no resources and no money is what’s truly shameful!
“That’s fine.”
Yang Hao hesitated slightly, then nodded his head.
He was indeed curious to see how determined Hucheng’s “number one rich second generation” Qin Feng was.